Most popular girl names in the 90s in Massachusetts

Kathryn is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,561
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 224 (#255 (tie) most common name, -85.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #73
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 47,158

Caitlin is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,608
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 208 (#281 (tie) most common name, -87.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #70
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 49,027

Kimberly is a name of English origin meaning "from the wood of the royal forest".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,616
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 265 (#218 most common name, -83.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #36
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 77,856

Jillian is a name of English origin meaning "youthful".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,616
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 226 (#253 most common name, -86.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #159
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 19,555

Catherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,631
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 588 (#98 most common name, -63.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #86
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 40,715

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Sara is a derivation of the name Sarah, of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,654
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 437 (#138 most common name, -73.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #43
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 72,156

Mary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "drop of the sea".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,726
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 484 (#126 most common name, -72.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #39
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 75,662

Anna is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,731
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,385 (#26 most common name, -20.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #35
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 78,558

Alexis is a name of Greek origin meaning "helper".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,761
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 697 (#79 most common name, -60.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #18
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 131,188

Laura is a name of Latin origin meaning "bay laurel plant".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,763
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 322 (#181 most common name, -81.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #49
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 67,231

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Kelly is a name of Irish origin meaning "bright-headed".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,826
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 146 (#384 (tie) most common name, -92.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #60
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 55,687

Molly is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "star of the sea".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 1,931
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 878 (#60 most common name, -54.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #94
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 36,529

Christina is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,021
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 178 (#319 (tie) most common name, -91.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #40
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 74,639

Caroline is a name of French origin meaning "free man".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,024
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,147 (#33 most common name, -43.3% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #93
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 36,722

Allison is a variation of the French name Alice, meaning "noble."

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,029
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 613 (#89 most common name, -69.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #41
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 74,425

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Shannon is a name of Irish origin meaning "wise river".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,047
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 85 (#575 most common name, -95.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #75
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 45,872

Meghan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "pearl".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,113
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 163 (#350 (tie) most common name, -92.3% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #103
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 31,468

Abigail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Joy Of The Father".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,212
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,671 (#7 most common name, +20.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #42
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 72,757

Kelsey is a name of English origin meaning "ship's victory".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,214
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 219 (#266 most common name, -90.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #33
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 85,116

Michelle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,233
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 289 (#197 most common name, -87.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #32
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 86,515

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Melissa is a name of Greek origin meaning "honey bee".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,338
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 317 (#184 most common name, -86.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #31
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 89,967

Erin is a name of Irish origin meaning "peace".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,458
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 216 (#270 most common name, -91.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #50
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 65,330

Emma is a name of German origin meaning "universal".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,485
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,226 (#2 most common name, +70.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #56
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 58,199

Courtney is a name of French origin meaning "short nose".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,558
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 84 (#579 (tie) most common name, -96.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #22
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 113,278

Brianna is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,667
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 695 (#81 most common name, -73.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #26
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 99,101

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Alyssa is a name of Greek origin meaning "rational".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,832
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 508 (#118 most common name, -82.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #21
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 115,249

Taylor is a name of English origin meaning "one who tailors clothes".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,911
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 510 (#117 most common name, -82.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #9
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 169,021

Danielle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,921
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 182 (#313 (tie) most common name, -93.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #24
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,581

Megan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "pearl".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,925
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 217 (#269 most common name, -92.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #10
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 160,360

Olivia is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,144
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,309 (#1 most common name, +37.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #38
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 75,895

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Victoria is a name of Latin origin meaning "victory".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,156
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,422 (#23 most common name, -54.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #19
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 117,463

Julia is a name of Latin origin meaning "youthful".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,257
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,470 (#21 most common name, -54.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #55
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 59,937

Brittany is a name of French origin meaning "from Briton".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,275
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 57 (#722 (tie) most common name, -98.3% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #7
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 190,815

Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,339
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 406 (#151 most common name, -87.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #23
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,703

Katherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,467
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 790 (#66 most common name, -77.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #27
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 96,877

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Alexandra is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,471
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,029 (#46 most common name, -70.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #28
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 94,793

Hannah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,756
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,671 (#17 most common name, -55.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #11
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 158,797

Kayla is a name of Irish origin meaning "slim and fair".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,871
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 594 (#97 most common name, -84.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #12
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 155,888

Lauren is a name of Latin origin meaning "the bay or laurel plant".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,893
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 473 (#129 most common name, -87.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #13
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 153,578

Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,960
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 363 (#165 most common name, -90.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #15
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,144

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Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,004
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 241 (#242 most common name, -94.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #16
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 148,025

Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,065
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 267 (#215 most common name, -93.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #14
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,822

Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,749
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,757 (#15 (tie) most common name, -63.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #8
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 172,669

Nicole is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,308
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 377 (#161 most common name, -92.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #17
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 136,102

Amanda is a name of Latin origin meaning "worthy of love".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,598
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 219 (#266 most common name, -96.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #6
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 191,101

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Ashley is a name of English origin meaning "ash tree meadow".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,176
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 738 (#74 most common name, -88.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #2
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 301,809

Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,676
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 353 (#168 most common name, -94.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #1
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 303,111

Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,728
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,096 (#41 most common name, -83.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #4
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,371

Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,823
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,212 (#32 most common name, -82.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #5
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,009

Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".

Massachusetts
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,221
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,665 (#8 most common name, -63.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #3
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 237,240

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